Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO seeks an experienced Staff Engineer, Firmware Design to develop next-generation multiphase buck VR firmware for datacenter applications.

You will define, implement, and verify embedded firmware for digital and mixed-signal designs, collaborating with design and applications teams. The role expects 8+ years of SOC/ASIC firmware experience and a flexible work policy including remote days.

Qualifications

• Designing, Developing and Validating embedded assembly and C code firmware and low-level system software for chips and products used for power delivery.
• Understanding sub-system requirements and validating chip/system operations.
• Testing and Debugging embedded firmware through verilog simulations, and on FPGA-based emulation platforms and chips using lab equipment and lab automation.
• Delivering quality embedded system firmware with very good documentation.
• Following and Enhancing coding standards and documentation requirements.
• Participating in code reviews.
• Knowledge of software development tool chains and best practices.
• Understanding of power management and power delivery.
• Working with analog, digital and system designers, product definers and applications engineers, and other company software team members.
• Solid understanding of security algorithms.
• Object-oriented programming, SystemVerilog, C++, Python programming.
• Knowledge of multi-phase power converters and power architecture for the Cloud and Data Center market.
• Development of standalone helper tools and flow glue scripts using python.
• 8/32 bit embedded microcontrollers (8051, ARM, RiscV).
• Embedded software development paradigms (Keil, Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.)
• Developing, documenting, rationalizing and presenting system requirements to a diverse audience of engineers.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and set priorities to deliver on schedule.
• Lab skills including debug use of scope, logic analyzer, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify firmware for multiphase buck VR solutions used in datacenter and communications markets.
• Collaborate with analog, digital and system designers and applications engineers.
• Lead/debug firmware in SOC/ASIC environments and ensure robust documentation.
• Conform to coding standards and participate in code reviews.
• Support tool chain development and lab validation activities.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C

C++

SystemVerilog

Python

Assembly

Power management

Verilog

FPGA

Tools

Keil

Eclipse

Visual Studio

Job description

About Analog DevicesAnalog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

Staff Engineer, Firmware Design

Job Description

Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect. The Cloud and Datacenter Power business unit is looking for an experienced firmware engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO, developing our next-generation multiphase buck VR solutions for the datacenter and communications market. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of SoC / ASIC experience defining, implementing, and verifying firmware for digital and mixed-signal designs. Analog Devices offers a Flexible Work policy which includes remote work days and alternative schedule options. The Raleigh NC Analog Device design center locations is a possible alternative to the preferred Colorado Springs design center.

Required Experience and Skills

• Designing, Developing and Validating embedded assembly and C code firmware and low-level system software for chips and products used for power delivery.
• Understanding sub-system requirements and validating chip/system operations.
• Testing and Debugging embedded firmware through verilog simulations, and on FPGA-based emulation platforms and chips using lab equipment and lab automation.
• Delivering quality embedded system firmware with very good documentation.
• Following and Enhancing coding standards and documentation requirements.
• Participating in code reviews.
• Knowledge of software development tool chains and best practices.
• Understanding of power management and power delivery.
• Working with analog, digital and system designers, product definers and applications engineers, and other company software team members.
• Solid understanding of security algorithms.

In addition, the ideal candidate will also have experience with

• Object-oriented programming, SystemVerilog, C++, Python programming.
• Knowledge of multi-phase power converters and power architecture for the Cloud and Data Center market.
• Development of standalone helper tools and flow glue scripts using python.
• 8/32 bit embedded microcontrollers (8051, ARM, RiscV).
• Embedded software development paradigms (Keil, Eclipse, Visual Studio, etc.)
• Developing, documenting, rationalizing and presenting system requirements to a diverse audience of engineers.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and set priorities to deliver on schedule.
• Lab skills including debug use of scope, logic analyzer, etc.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $124,721 to $180,602. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location , experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.